Hi Sandra, a dry white wine is a good call. More of the sugars have been consumed during the longer fermentation process so it is lower in carbs and calories. Scotch and other spirits that are 0-carb are the best choices to avoid too much weight gain when you choose to indulge in a drink. Like you said however, avoiding alcohol will get you the best weight loss results– so avoid alcohol as much as you possibly can. (:

You got it, Alex! Spot on strategy! Thanks for sharing. (:

Hi Jackie!

I’m glad I could help with the Indian food! I’d say that Chicken Saagwala would be an ok choice; go easy on the sauce and skip the rice. Now I’m drooling, I think I need some curry stat…!

Hi Jeff!

Oh Indian food is wonderful. I love it. But you are right, there are many ways to go off plan with the naan, roti, rice, chickpeas, lentils, and samosas. All yummy, but best reserved for when your primary goal is maintenance.

Kebabs, tandoori-cooked meats, and kachumber salad make good choices. If necessary, butter chicken and lamb vindaloo can be eaten, but they are usually served with an abundance of sauce which could exceed the 2g of carbs per serving in our recommendation. So focus on the meat and leave the sauce on your plate. Paneer is a soft cheese (cottage-style cheese) which should be avoided. At Indian dinners, I have sometimes been able to find sauteed or grilled veggies that aren’t drenched in sauce.

But the most difficult part of eating Indian food? You are probably already aware: being able to graciously refuse food or discreetly set the sauce and breads aside if your host is Indian. So take care with that. (:

Namaste!